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apple cake

Homemade Apple Cake

A cozy, cinnamon-spiced apple cake with tender fruit layers and a buttery crumb by Ella Chef.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled and sliced apples tart variety like Granny Smith
  • 0.25 cup milk or buttermilk
Topping
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar for sprinkling
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the sliced apples gently. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the top for a caramelized crust.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a decadent touch.
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